The rumours had been on for over a year but a tweet from John Abraham has now made it official. Well, almost. Indications are right there that John and investment banker Priya Runchal are a married couple now.

The declaration is pretty much out there, what with John tweeting - 'Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed 2014! May this year bring you love, good fortune and joy. Love, John and Priya Abraham.'

For someone who is known to think twice before making any move, especially the ones related to his personal life, it is pretty apparent that his declaration isn't an outcome of lapse of judgment. Instead it is a way of letting the world know that he is now willing to let the world know of his marital-hood.

Says an insider, "John could well have made the announcement in the middle of last year itself when rumours had started floating thick about him already being married to Priya. However he was busy with Madras Cafe, Shootout at Wadala and Race 2. With the year coming to a close quite fantastically for him, the time is just ripe for him to bring on celebrations for his personal life as well."

John tweeted when he was holidaying in Los Angeles after bringing on the New Year. He is expected to make a 'fully official' announcement today (Saturday) after returning to Mumbai.